Genetic Technologist - Molecular Diagnostics & NGS Expert

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton, UK, is seeking a Genetic Technologist to join the Molecular Diagnostics team. You will perform molecular diagnostic testing, validate new techniques, and support NGS and ddPCR workflows within an ISO 15189-accredited Clinical Genomics Service.

You will contribute to quality assurance, equipment maintenance, data management and training of staff, while working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a world-leading cancer genomics

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Biological Sciences or Genetics (or related subject).
• Postgraduate experience in molecular diagnostic techniques is advantageous.
• Science Council RSci registration is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular diagnostic testing and analysis.
• Validate new techniques and support NGS and ddPCR assays.
• Assist with QA, equipment maintenance and data management.
• Train staff and visitors in technical procedures.

Skills

Molecular diagnostics

Quality assurance

Data management

Teamwork

Education

BSc in Biological Sciences / Genetics or related subject

Tools

PCR

RQ-PCR

Sequencing

NGS

ddPCR

Job description

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton, UK, is seeking a Genetic Technologist to join the Molecular Diagnostics team. You will perform molecular diagnostic testing, validate new techniques, and support NGS and ddPCR workflows within an ISO 15189-accredited Clinical Genomics Service.

You will contribute to quality assurance, equipment maintenance, data management and training of staff, while working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a world-leading cancer genomics